The "Cradle" of America?
Historians often consider Puritan New England a model for the development of America as a whole. Is this correct or an example of regional bias?
The Salem Witch Trials
Absolving the guilty and punishing the innocent. Historian Elizabeth Reis looks at primary sources recording testimony in witchcraft trials.
Charters for Colonies
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer these questions about colonies and charters.
New England Puritans
Trying to build a New Jerusalem on the coast of Massachusetts.
Divining America: Religion and the National Culture
A comprehensive history of religion and major religious events within the United States.
Salem Witch Trials: Documentary Archive and Transcription Project
Examine the verbatim transcripts of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials.